The New York Giants are putting their first retired number back into service for sensational rookie receiver Malik Nabers.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Giants announced Wednesday that Nabers will wear No. 1 this season.Nabers to wear retired jersey number worn by Ray FlahertyThe number was retired by the Giants in 1935, coinciding with the retirement of end Ray Flaherty. It was first number retired in pro football history. The decision came after talks between Giants co-owner and chief executive John Mara and Ray Flaherty, Jr., the team said.Nabers wore No.
I'm going to wear it with pride.'Nabers refused to speak to the media in the locker room after practice Wednesday. A team spokesman said the No. 6 overall pick in the draft would talk Thursday.The Giants said Nabers had asked Mara whether the number night be used again and the owner asked the surviving members of Flaherty's family. The co-owner said he would not have approved activating the number without the approval of Ray Jr., daughter Shelby, and sons Chad and Conner.
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